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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Community is located in a country setting across the street from a major hospital and medical offices. Community focusses on wellness and independence by offering Tai Chi classes. Activities included plus shopping trips, banking and outings. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and...
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My father lives in the Chapel Hill Towers, and he is very happy to be here. The complex is bright, and clean with nice, new appliances. The staff was helpful during move in. They showed us how to use the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Chapel Hill Towers senior apartments is a picturesque community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments for active seniors in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Akron is a bustling city with no shortage of shopping, dining, and live entertainment options. Visitors flock to Akron every year...
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The cleanliness of the community was fine, and we do know they had some activities going on. This community was in a good location for us, and their rates were pretty reasonable compared to other places...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alpine House is dedicated to the health, dignity, and comfort of each of our potential 16 residents providing … ~Private room & bath~3 home-cooked diet friendly meals~Social activities~Laundry & Housekeeping~Monitored Meds & Showers~All our services for 1 reasonable monthly price (no...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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What families are saying about independent living in Kent

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent

GreenView Assisted Living in Uniontown, OH

5.0
The area was closer to friends of the family. We were very impressed with the Director and staff. The facility is clean and inviting. They have many activities for the residents and the food is very good.

Beachwood Commons by New Perspective

3.9
The community is responsive to family concerns and feedback. the community is kept clean and neat and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience

The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement Communities in Shaker Heights, OH

4.9
The memory floor is outstanding and everyone that works there is great. We picked this community, because It was closer to where our brother lives. Better and easier for him, actually. [name removed] the executive director has been more than accommodating to us. He's been kind and ...
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Cost of independent living in Kent, OH

The average cost of senior living in Kent is 4060.13 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, OH with an average of 3488.46 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kent, OH vs. nearby cities

Kent, OH

$4,060/mo

Aurora, OH

$3,488/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and Vista Veranda are the top rated independent living facilities near Kent, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Kent, Ohio. See the full list.

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